The lowest temperatures in Bulgaria in April are expected to range between minus 5C and 0C, while the highest will be between 24C and 29C, likely to be reached in the last ten days of the month, Chief Assistant Professor Krassimir Stoev, a meteorologist at the National Institute of Meteorology and »»»

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic figure in Jerusalem, was barred from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, according to his office, in what Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni labelled an "offence to the faithful". French President Emmanuel Ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange index closed trading down by 99.65 points, or 0.98 percent, to reach 10,060.68 points on Sunday March, 29, 2026. During the session, 106,097,526 shares were traded, valued at QR 264,649,348.624, across 20,401 transactions in all sectors. The shares of 9 companies r»»»

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enroll in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportunity to »»»

Tunis, March 29 (TAP) - The Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (French: CCITF) is organising a B2B Speed Dating event in Tunis next May 19 to bring together businesses and start-ups, in a bid to foster high-value connections based on...»»»

The Sofia City Court has ordered the continued detention of 39-year-old Galina Bonalova, accused of stabbing four people in Sofia. The ruling, issued after a hearing on her pre-trial detention measure, is not final and can be appealed. The court found there is a real risk that the defendant could c»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of early registration for students in public schools for the academic year 2026-27, effective April 12, 2026. The ministry called on parents to complete the registration procedures in accordance with the set time»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The aerospace force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck the US airbase Prince Sultan in Saudi Arabia, destroying a US E-3 aircraft equipped with an airborne warning and control system (AWACS), and inflicting serious damage on nearby aircraft, the IRGC press ser»»»

Suzuka, Japan: Formula One drivers called for changes to protect their safety after Haas's Ollie Bearman slammed into a barrier at high speed at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. The 20-year-old avoided serious injury after spinning off the track midway through the race, although he was limping heavily»»»

Islamabad: Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Sunday with his Saudi counterpart HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during his visit to Pakistan. The meeting discussed combined efforts regarding regional developments, as well as avenues for strengthening the bilateral relationsh»»»

Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) - The Government is monitoring the situation with the oil prices and if they continue to rise after the expiry of the fortnight-long measure to cut VAT from 18 to 10 percent, then the excise tax and costs related to storage and transport will be reduced as well, said Pri»»»

Dubai: Oman is preparing for thunderstorms and possible flash floods between March 31 and April 2 after the national meteorological authorities warned of unstable weather conditions affecting several governorates. Oman Meteorology said a low-pressure trough is expected to move across the Sultanate »»»

Russia launched over 270 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people, Ukrainian authorities reported on Saturday. Two people were killed and at least 11 more were injured in a nighttime Russian drone strike on Odesa, according to the head of the region, Serhii Lysak. According to Lysa»»»

PoliticsRussian FederationRussia wants to legalize cars stolen in EUNikita OshuevVehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe. https://p.dw.com/p/5BKgWCars stolen in the EU could soon be lega»»»

Dubai: The UAE continues to consolidate its position as one of the most dynamic real estate markets, with a steady pace of new project launches and uninterrupted construction activity during March 2026. This accelerating momentum in projects and rising sales reflects the strength of the UAE real es»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has expanded its fleet of smart inspection vehicles as part of the Unified Inspection System, increasing the total number to 27 AI-powered units. The municipality said the vehicles are equipped with advanced cameras, detection systems and automated analysis tools, and ar»»»

Dubai: A total of 49 volunteers from Dubai Police’s “Your Neighbourhood Officer” initiative stepped in to support residents across multiple neighbourhoods during recent unstable weather conditions, working alongside official response teams to ensure public safety. The volunteers carried out a wide »»»

Thousands across the US have joined “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump, blaming him for the flagging economy, rising cost of living and the conflict with Iran. The demonstrations mark the third nationwide round of the “No Kings” movement, which launched nationwide protests in June 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually on Sunday March, 29, 2026. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired Qatar’s delegation. The meeting discussed th»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has wrapped up its Eid Al Fitr celebrations for workers across the emirate, reaching more than 50,000 beneficiaries through a mix of digital and on-ground initiatives. The authority said 10,500 participants join»»»

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday the launch of the 86th wave of Operation True Promise 4 at dawn, under the slogan “O God of the Worlds.” The operation was dedicated to the martyred journalists Ali Shoeib, Mohammad Ftouni, and Fatima Ftouni, as well as to Armenian an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced a ban on maritime movement for seafarers using fishing and leisure vessels, as part of the measures taken to protect Bahrain’s coasts. This comes for the protection of seafarers amid the blatant Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain »»»

Sharjah: The General Command of Sharjah Police handled more than 40,000 calls during the recent adverse weather conditions across the UAE, reflecting a high level of preparedness and rapid emergency response. Brigadier Mohammed Rahma Al Ghazal, Director of the Operations Centre Department, said a t»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police has warned motorists after a road collapse on Kadra Road caused by heavy wadi runoff. The damage affects the stretch linking Shawka and Al Watan Street, with authorities urging drivers to reduce speed, stay alert, and follow traffic instructions. Aghaddir AliSe»»»

17,000 US troops are arriving in the Gulf ahead of what could possibly be a land invasion by the Trump administration in an effort to bring the war in Iran to a speedy end. The Trump administration has made plans to d»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Armed with thick gloves and small plastic crates Kamal, Khalil and Reem jump on two mopeds and head into Beirut's southern suburbs, which see almost daily strikes by Israeli aircraft. Hands scarred by a thousand bites and scratches, the small rescue team from Lebanese NGO Animals L»»»

Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA) – Marking 20 years of EVN’s operations, dedicated work and investment in energy infrastructure, the new TS Central substation was put into operation Friday in Skopje. The €11 million infrastructure project is a strategic step toward ensuring stable electricity supply in »»»

Dubai: UAE authorities have urged residents to take preventive measures to limit mosquito breeding following recent rainfall that left stagnant water in several areas, creating conditions favourable for insect proliferation. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said reducing mosquito bree»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador HE Paolo Toschi of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar on Sunday March, 29 2026. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic, partic»»»

Overnight, powerful explosions were reported in both eastern and western parts of Tehran, lighting up the capital’s skyline. In the south of the country, state media said US-Israeli strikes killed five people in the city of Bandar Khamir, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials say n»»»

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an apparent bomb plot targeting the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, French prosecutors said Sunday, a day after police detained a man who was about to set off a homemade explosive device outside the US bank. French police have arrested two m»»»

A 58-year-old US national was found dead Sunday afternoon in a village near Aigio in the Peloponnese. Police responding to the scene said initial evidence has ruled out foul play. The man’s identity has not been officially released. The exact cause of death will be determined following a forensic e»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has confirmed the State of Qatar's enduring position rejecting the Iranian attacks that compromise its security and sovereignty, as well as those of regional nations. He stressed that the international community and its institution»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paolo Toschi. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic, particularly parliamentary cooperation a»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the attack targeting the residence of President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq HE Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Governorate. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, »»»

Doha Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has revealed the evacuation and safety guidelines for educational institutions in the country. Before an emergency occurs: - Identify emergency exits and designated assembly points. - Ensure all walkways and corridors are free of obstructions. - Know the locatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the attack that targeted the residence of HE Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in Duhok Governorate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence, terrorism, and crimin»»»

Egypt is in talks with Saudi Arabia for an electricity interconnection project at a total investment cost of $1.56 billion and with a 3000 megawatt capacity, Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker said on Monday at an Al-Ahram energy conference. The project is set to be operational by 2021, Shaker add»»»

Dubai: A period of unstable weather could affect parts of the UAE and Qatar from Monday evening through Wednesday, driven by the passage of a cold upper trough, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for»»»

Dubai: Business leaders across Dubai’s key sectors say the emirate is not only weathering current global and regional challenges but reinforcing its position as a leading economic hub, driven by a diversified model, agile governance, and deep-rooted collaboration between the public and private sect»»»

The Israeli enemy has intensified its attacks across southern Lebanon, with a troubling escalation in the targeting of medical and emergency personnel. In a grave incident on Sunday, an enemy drone struck an ambulance operated by the Islamic Health Association (IHA) near the Martyr Salah Ghandour H»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank reported that by March 27, 2026, the transition from the lev to the euro is progressing in line with the established legal framework and previously approved operational plans. Data from the central bank shows that approximately 2.9 billion leva in banknotes and coins rem»»»

London: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), took part in the meetings of the 50th Session of the IMO Facilitation Committee (FAL 50), held in London from March 23-27, 2026. Key topics discussed included adopting seamless procedures »»»

Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a formal warning on March 29 against any US ground operation or seizure of Persian Gulf islands, threatening that American troops would face "humiliating captivity, dismemberment and disappearance," Mehr News Agency reported. »»»

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Turkey and a number of Middle Eastern countries are preparing measures to protect the US-Iran negotiating process against “attempts to derail it”, a Turkish diplomatic source has told RIA Novosti. "The Turkish side, togeth»»»

Iran's navy commander has threatened to strike the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group with shore-to-sea missiles if it comes within range of the Makran coast, saying Iranian forces are tracking every movement of the vessel in real time. »»»